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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,685.70, 369,266.34 and 158,726.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,685.70, 369,266.34 and 158,726.64 is: 218,959.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,685.70 : 369,266.34 = 158,726.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,685.70/369,266.34 = 158,726.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,685.70x = 369,266.34 × 158,726.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,685.70x = 58,612,405,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,612,405,413.30/267,685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,959.79

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